Indigo Powder (Indigofera Tinctoria) India slub cotton fabric • Working with pattern

• Working with pattern

Also known as agar

Add 1–2 teaspoons per liter of dye bath when working with madder or cochineal to improve clarity and brightness of color

Used since at least the 15th century

while the cotton brings texture and strength

Indigo Powder (Indigofera Tinctoria) India slub cotton fabric • Working with patternOur indigo comes from a farm in Tamil Nadu and is very strong (approx 50% indigotin). It reduces beautifully in an indigo vat. Indigo does not need a mordant for dyeing but good scouring of fabrics is essential. Natural Indigo Dye is an extract prepared from Indigofera tinctoria which is cultivated for this purpose. Indigo is the legendary source of colorfast blues and its ability to produce a wide range of shades has made it the most successful dye